VetFran

VetFran For nearly 30 years, VetFran has been the bridge between veterans and the franchise community, fostering entrepreneurship and education. VetFran is the flagship initiative of the International Franchise Association’s Foundation and serves as a bridge between the franchise community, our nation’s veterans and a myriad of public and private sector partners.
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Dating back to 1991, VetFran has been at the forefront of ensuring that franchising is a leading sector of the economy for being veteran-friendly and veteran-ready.

Mission: Since 1991, VetFran's mission has been to educate both veterans and franchisors about the unique match between the skills and aptitude of entrepreneurial veterans and the demands and opportunities of being a franchisee. We also aim to facilitate the transition of veterans into franchising by encouraging franchisors to offer discounts and incentives to veterans on the one hand, and to assemble resources, tools and a database of franchising opportunities for veterans on the other.

Operating as usual

11/05/2020

Tips for Speaking at Virtual Events

Although events look a lot different these days, they can be just as effective.

So you’re speaking at a virtual event. First of all, congratulations! Second of all, are you prepared?! Not to make you nervous, but a lot goes into getting ready for presenting to an audience via your computer.

Now is a fantastic time for franchise owners to grow as leaders.

11/04/2020

Right Now is a Great Time to Grow

Now is a fantastic time for franchise owners to grow as leaders.

Historically, tumultuous times offer the greatest waves of opportunities for entrepreneurs. The needs of businesses and consumers change in ways that are not always served in the prior months or years. It is a common inclination among many people to hunker down, hide and get very conservative when m...

11/03/2020

This week is National Veterans Small Business Week!

Some stress can be helpful for productivity, while too much can be hurtful.

11/02/2020

Bored or overloaded? This is the amount of stress you need to get things done

Some stress can be helpful for productivity, while too much can be hurtful.

Reaching your peak performance comes down to finding a happy medium between too little and too much pressure.

10/30/2020

Remember—it's time to set your clocks back this weekend.

Grow your franchise sustainably by finding top talent through us. Get in touch to learn more.

10/29/2020

VetFran - Over 550 Veterans Franchise Opportunities

Grow your franchise sustainably by finding top talent through us. Get in touch to learn more.

VetFran connects veterans with over 550 vetted franchise opportunities. Find funding resources, tips and info on franchising, and more.

When you're interviewing a veteran for your franchise, here's what to ask:

10/28/2020

What to Ask When Interviewing a Veteran | U.S. Veterans Magazine

When you're interviewing a veteran for your franchise, here's what to ask:

General opening questions can build rapport and sense where the individual is in his or her transition from military service to civilian employment.

Actively protecting yourself from the competition can poise you well in your target market.

10/27/2020

Don't Get Disrupted! How to Protect Yourself From Your Competition

Actively protecting yourself from the competition can poise you well in your target market.

Everyone wants to be a disruptor... but not enough people are protecting themselves from disruption.

10/27/2020

We all have 24 hours in the day. It is how we use those hours that sets us apart from others.

It's so important for franchise systems to support their multi-unit owners.

10/26/2020

Support Systems That Set Up Multi-Unit Owners for Success

It's so important for franchise systems to support their multi-unit owners.

Multi-unit franchise owners have to juggle all of the same business tasks that any franchisee has to handle – but multiple times over. They can use all the support they can get from their franchisors.

There are many franchises out there, so it's important to narrow down your results.

10/23/2020

Narrowing Down the Franchise Opportunities You Find | VetFran

There are many franchises out there, so it's important to narrow down your results.

VetFran is a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the Franchise Education and Research Foundation.

Find the franchise opportunity of your dreams with our trusted partners. Contact us to learn more.

10/22/2020

VetFran - Over 550 Veterans Franchise Opportunities

Find the franchise opportunity of your dreams with our trusted partners. Contact us to learn more.

VetFran connects veterans with over 550 vetted franchise opportunities. Find funding resources, tips and info on franchising, and more.

10/21/2020

All of the great leaders inspire others above all else.

Shopping habits look a bit different than they did before.

10/21/2020

Study Finds Consumers Returning To Stores, But Shopping Habits Have Changed

Shopping habits look a bit different than they did before.

Study Says Consumers Are Feeling More Comfortable About Returning To Physical Stores But The Way They Shop Is Not The Same.

10/20/2020

All good leaders carry themselves with integrity.

The transition back to civilian life can be difficult, but this veteran is using the power of video games to connect peo...

10/19/2020

This Veteran is Helping Fellow Vets Transition to Civilian Life Through Video Gaming | U.S. Veterans Magazine

The transition back to civilian life can be difficult, but this veteran is using the power of video games to connect people.

Boehm has a kind, peaceful voice, and his YouTube channel isn’t just for veterans: It’s for everyone. Check it out today.

Finding the right talent is key for keeping your franchise on track. Contact us to find qualified franchisees today.

10/16/2020

VetFran - Over 550 Veterans Franchise Opportunities

Finding the right talent is key for keeping your franchise on track. Contact us to find qualified franchisees today.

VetFran connects veterans with over 550 vetted franchise opportunities. Find funding resources, tips and info on franchising, and more.

Profit is important, but so is fulfilling the ultimate purpose of your franchise.

10/15/2020

How to Manage Purpose and Profit, According to the CEO of a Pizza Chain With $400 Million in Revenue

Profit is important, but so is fulfilling the ultimate purpose of your franchise.

Scott Svenson, the co-founder and CEO of MOD Pizza, explains his theory behind not compromising ideals to move the bottom line.

Boundaries can improve your work life and your personal life.

10/14/2020

9 easy ways to set boundaries at work to improve your life

Boundaries can improve your work life and your personal life.

Setting boundaries enables us to be more productive by saying no to things that waste our time.

10/13/2020

Truly great leaders inspire others with everything that they do.

If you think it might be time to expand your business, here are some tips for franchising it.

10/12/2020

Helpful Guidelines for Franchising Your Business | VetFran

If you think it might be time to expand your business, here are some tips for franchising it.

VetFran is a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the Franchise Education and Research Foundation.

For the modern worker, learning never has to stop.

10/11/2020

Why Learning Is The Future Of Work

For the modern worker, learning never has to stop.

As the future of work continues to evolve and technology continues to accelerate the pace of change, the value of learning – and further, the value of continuous learning – becomes more important than ever before. Oracle's Emily He and Udemy's Shelley Osborne discuss.

10/09/2020

How to Harness the Elevated Relationships with Franchisees

As a franchisor, your relationship with your franchisees can make a huge difference.

How Companies Can Maintain Momentum of Engaged Franchisees. The relationship between franchisor and franchisee is absolutely critical to the success of a company. This is true no matter what the circumstances are, but the stakes are seemingly more intense in times of crisis and uncertainty – much ...

Ready to take the next step in your career? Get in touch with us to get matched with franchise opportunities today.

10/08/2020

VetFran - Over 550 Veterans Franchise Opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your career? Get in touch with us to get matched with franchise opportunities today.

VetFran connects veterans with over 550 vetted franchise opportunities. Find funding resources, tips and info on franchising, and more.

If you're determining your total investment cost for a franchise, this guide can be helpful.

10/07/2020

How to Determine Your Total Cost When Investing in a Franchise | VetFran

If you're determining your total investment cost for a franchise, this guide can be helpful.

VetFran is a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the Franchise Education and Research Foundation.

10/06/2020

Being a leader is all about getting involved with your team.

Finding the right franchisees is key to growing your legacy—and we're here to help. Contact us today to learn more.

10/05/2020

VetFran - Over 550 Veterans Franchise Opportunities

Finding the right franchisees is key to growing your legacy—and we're here to help. Contact us today to learn more.

VetFran connects veterans with over 550 vetted franchise opportunities. Find funding resources, tips and info on franchising, and more.

Ready to make the leap to franchise ownership? Here's what to know about what will change.

10/02/2020

Everything you need to know before switching... | What Franchise

Ready to make the leap to franchise ownership? Here's what to know about what will change.

It’s no secret that the franchise industry continues to be a big player in the UK. You may very well still associate the word franchise with the…

If your corporate culture is set up for burnout, here's how to reroute it.

10/01/2020

An Alternative Path to 'Always-On' Company Culture

If your corporate culture is set up for burnout, here's how to reroute it.

Here are three ways to dismantle a toxic, "always-on" company culture.

Go from good to great with these franchisee-focused tips.

09/30/2020

3 Things That Outstanding Franchisees Always Do | VetFran

Go from good to great with these franchisee-focused tips.

VetFran is a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the Franchise Education and Research Foundation.

09/29/2020

Remember to speak with intention, every time.

Get started on your dream career path—contact us to find more franchise opportunities today.

09/28/2020

VetFran - Over 550 Veterans Franchise Opportunities

Get started on your dream career path—contact us to find more franchise opportunities today.

VetFran connects veterans with over 550 vetted franchise opportunities. Find funding resources, tips and info on franchising, and more.

For veterans and active servicemembers, there are extra credit card perks to consider.

09/25/2020

Mil Money: Put your military community options into the mix when choosing a credit card

For veterans and active servicemembers, there are extra credit card perks to consider.

Pick your credit cards carefully, and explore some options available for the military community.

There are both good and bad bits to this recent franchising survey.

09/24/2020

Survey Findings Offers Good And Bad News

There are both good and bad bits to this recent franchising survey.

Report Says Small Business Customer Numbers In July Were Back But Revenue Continues To Lag.

Find the best talent to staff your franchise system with. Contact us today to get connected.

09/23/2020

VetFran - Over 550 Veterans Franchise Opportunities

Find the best talent to staff your franchise system with. Contact us today to get connected.

VetFran connects veterans with over 550 vetted franchise opportunities. Find funding resources, tips and info on franchising, and more.

Address

1900 K St. NW Suite 700
Washington D.C., DC
20006

General information

VetFran works to educate veterans about the entrepreneurship opportunities of franchising, while working with franchisors to help them make effective veterans recruitment and hiring a core part of their values, culture and strategy. VetFran also maintains a nationwide grassroots network of veteran franchisees which empowers them to share their positive stories with other veterans, the public and lets them connect with each other.

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00

Telephone

(202) 662-7781

Website

https://www.vetfran.org/

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Albert Daniel: VetFran Member

Though it is no longer November, VetFran is still proud to highlight our veteran franchisees across the nation. Meet Mr. Albert Daniel, franchise owner of Milex Complete Auto of Frederick, and proud VetFran member. Take a look at this serviceman's amazing profile below! Thank you for your service and thank you as well to Barbara Moran and Moran Family of Brands. #veteranfranchising #fatherandson #franchiseowner International Franchise Association

Though it is no longer November, VetFran is still proud to highlight our veteran franchisees across the nation. Meet Mr. Scott Hester, Mr. Transmission franchise owner, and proud VetFran member. Take a look at this serviceman's amazing profile below! Thank you for your service and thank you as well to Barbara Moran-Goodrich and Moran Family of Brands. #veteranfranchising #fatherandson #franchiseowner International Franchise Association

Jeff Bevis Honors Vets + Promotes VetFran

Next up in our Committee Member profiles, we have Mr. Jeff Bevis, Co-Founder & CEO of FirstLight HomeCare n honoring the #veterans who have served this great nation as well as discussing the value of #VetFran for vets. Thank you, Mr. Bevis! Visit vetfran.org for more information. #support #veteransupport #veteranfranchising

From Honor to Owner

Veterans in franchising through VetFran

Our Story

For nearly 30 years, VetFran has served as the bridge between the veterans and franchise communities. Our program was born out of the desire of the late Don Dwyer Sr. - founder of The Dwyer Group - to say “thank you” to our veterans returning from the first Gulf War. After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, IFA re-launched its campaign to assist U.S. veterans, partnering with the White House on a major employment initiative called Operation Enduring Opportunity.

Today, IFA’s VetFran program teaches veterans about entrepreneurship and helps them connect with franchise opportunities at nearly 600 companies. These member companies offer financial incentives and other benefits to prospective veteran franchise owners and make being veteran-friendly and veteran-ready a core part of their values. Thousands of veterans have become franchise owners through the VetFran Program, and we are proud to continue to serve as a gateway to small-business ownership for our nation’s heroes. For more information on IFA’s VetFran program and how you can get involved, go to www.vetfran.org. VetFran is part of the IFA Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit.